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I have worked in torture rehabilitation and refugee mental health for the last 25 years. When I am asked about my work, I am careful to use the word torture. Sometimes there is a sharp intake of breath, and the conversation shifts quickly to safer topics. Torture can be hard to speak about, but for survivors/those that support them and those with lived experience working in the field, it has never felt more important to name torture. I’m writing this at a time of TortureID se

A referral for a health assessment can come with many unknowns. Someone new to the country and seeking sanctuary may not know what the appointment will involve, whether it will be safe to speak, whether there will be an interpreter, or how much a clinician will want to know. For those who have survived torture or other serious human rights abuses, the situation is unfamiliar and often worrying. They may face it in isolation, without knowing whom to trust. The wait can be hard

We’re delighted that TortureID has been selected as a finalist for the Stephen Lloyd Awards! This recognition means a great deal as we develop our practical, scalable model to improve how UK healthcare recognises, records, and responds to survivors of torture and other human rights abuses - opening routes to care, safety, protection, and rehabilitation. We’re looking forward to the awards night and to sharing more about our work alongside other finalists. https://www.stephenl

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, TortureID stands with survivors of torture and other human rights abuses. We reaffirm our vision of a society where all survivors can realise their right to rehabilitation, and our commitment to improving early identification, documentation, and clinical responses so that refugees and people seeking asylum can access healthcare and wider support.